![Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713588822_KementerianKewangan.jpg)
Collection of consumption-based tax lower after SST reimposition - MoF
The Ministry of Finance states that the average annual SST collection was 51.6% lower than GST due to the smaller scope of the SST.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712037075_BursaMalaysia.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens lower to mirror Wall Street's performance
On the broader market, gainers led decliners 155 to 129, with 315 counters unchanged, 1,821 untraded and six suspended.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Unhealthy eating... but not by choice
Lower-income Malaysians are being increasingly drawn to unhealthy food choices, according to a study by the Khazanah Research Institute. Astro AWANI delves into the state of Malaysia's food environment and explores ways to address nutritional inequality.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Bursa Malaysia opens lower, in line with weaker Wall Street Bursa Malaysia opens lower, in line with weaker Wall Street](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716288833_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia opens lower, in line with weaker Wall Street
Turnover stood at 371.69 million units worth RM160.19 million.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718610042_Telurohtelur.jpg)
Report to KPDN if egg prices do not drop - Consumer movement
The government decided to lower chicken egg prices nationwide by 3 cents each to pass on targeted subsidy savings to the public.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717481766_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Road tax for ZEV effective Jan 1, 2026 - Loke
Anthony Loke said the new fee is 85 pct lower than existing rate which aims to encourage people to switch to the use of ZEV vehicles.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717288183_India.jpg)
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713886268_duit.jpg)
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar, mostly higher versus other major currencies
The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, extending its downtrend from yesterday's closing due to higher demand for greenback.
Thu May 30 2024
![ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714979477_TimCookjpg.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals
Apple thinks different. Its capital expenditure for all of 2023 was just over $10 billion.
Sat May 11 2024
![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713344464_Bidenjpg.jpg)
Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit
No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than a teacher, said Joe Biden.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Raya period Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Raya period](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703388536_TBalirantrafik.jpg)
Speed limit on federal roads reduced to 80km/h during Raya period
The speed limit on federal roads will be lowered from 90 km/h to 80 km/h during the upcoming festive season.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696239829_WorldBank.jpg)
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711236245_tbshootingincident.jpg)
Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack
Vladimir Putin pledges to punish all those behind the attack, in which 137 people were killed, including three children and 182 injured.
Mon Mar 25 2024